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Japan marks 79 years since US nuclear bombing of Hiroshima
Japan remains the only nation hit with an atomic bomb, whereas US is the only country that launched a nuclear attack.
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Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as running mate for 2024 election
Democratic presidential candidate announces Minnesota governor as her VP choice, aiming to win over rural voters
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Japanese stocks surge as markets recover
The Nikkei soared more than 8% to above 34,000 in the opening minutes of trading, rebounding sharply from its 31,458
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World Bank reviews Bangladesh events' impact on its loan program
Hasina's exit comes after hundreds of people killed in crackdown on demonstrations against preferential job quotas
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Israel FM Katz claims 'Iran has decided to attack Israel'
Katz said Iranian Acting Foreign Minister's message relayed by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó
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Kamala Harris's VP choices narrow to Walz, Shapiro
Harris is expected to announce her selection by Tuesday ahead of first scheduled public appearance with running mate
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Erdogan slams social media 'fascism'
Turkish president says platforms "cannot even tolerate photos of Palestinian martyrs without immediately banning them"
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Blinken warns Iran against escalating amid Middle East tensions
Blinken says Washington is "engaged in intense diplomacy " to calm tensions amid fears of Iran retaliation
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US personnel wounded in Iraq base attack
Two Katyusha rockets were fired at al Asad airbase in western Iraq with five US personnel injured
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ME teeters on brink of war
Iran says it has duty to punish Israel
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UK PM vows speedy punishment to rioters
Starmer promises 'standing army' of police to deal with unrest
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People's power prevails
Bangladesh PM flees after massive protests; army moves in to form interim govt
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China's marriage numbers drop to 12-year low
Some 3.43 million couples tied the knot in the first 6 months of the year, a drop of 498,000 from the same year-ago
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Amnesty labels torture, sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees as 'War Crime'
Amnesty documents harrowing torture, ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees at Israel's Sde Teiman military camp
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Hamas to prioritise strong Iran connections in leadership choice
Following Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, Hamas seeks a leader with solid Iran ties for post-war rebuilding efforts
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Türkiye set to join genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice
The country’s foreign minister announced on Monday that Türkiye to make every effort to prevent the spread of war
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Kamala Harris narrows VP pick to two ahead of key announcement
Presidential candidate is set to reveal her vice presidential pick on Tuesday, choosing between Shapiro and Walz
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Protesters ransack chief justice's residence in Dhaka, loot valuables, cars
CJ Obaidul Hassan had departed the premises just moments before the attack, narrowly avoiding harm
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Five US states demand Musk take action on AI chatbot’s election misinformation
Musk said that Grok - a chatbot from startup xAI - would be enabled for all premium subscribers of X
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Iran aims to avoid regional conflict but vows to 'punish' Israel
Iran also called United States to stop supporting Israel and said the world failed to safeguard the region
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Protesters storm PM House, parliament following Hasina Wajid’s resignation
Young protesters raid kitchen, indulging in available food, and some seen taking valuable items
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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faw recognised as country’s 8th UNESCO world heritage site
This recognition underscores the kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage
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North Korea deploys 250 missile launchers along southern border
The missile launchers were an "up-to-date tactical attack weapon", Kim was quoted as saying in a speech
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WATCH: Bangladesh protestors vandalise Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka
Videos on social media show individuals climbing the statue and damaging its arms with hammers.
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Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina's resignation?
Zaman, 58, who assumed the role on June 23 announced the resignation of PM Hasina who has been in power for 15 years.
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Death toll of violence during anti-government protests in Bangladesh crosses 300
At least 94 people died on Sunday in the deadliest day of anti-government demonstrations in weeks.
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Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55
Thorpe was active in coaching until a serious illness struck him in 2022.
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$500b wiped out from crypto market as bitcoin, ether sink to multi-month low
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices tumbled drastically, falling 10% and 18% respectively.
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns in response to protestors' demands
Indian media alleges PM Hasina left Bangladesh by military helicopter, reportedly bound for India.
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Timeline of events leading to Bangladesh PM Hasina Wajid's resignation
Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India amid escalating protests; interim government to be formed
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Bangladesh president orders Khaleda Zia's release following Hasina Wajid's ouster
Order comes as Bangladesh's military forms an interim government following violent unrest and Hasina's resignation
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BD bleeds in fresh wave of violence
14 cops among 77 killed; nationwide curfew imposed; internet shut down
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Bangladesh in turmoil: Curfew imposed after 91 deaths and over 100 injured in a day
Facing call to resign, Sheikh Hasina labels protesters as terrorists; army ready to provide security
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UK unveils £29.4m package to safeguard mosques from violence
Govt announces mosques facing violent threats can quickly receive additional security personnel
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At least 44 killed as Israeli airstrikes hit schools and hospital in Gaza
Israel faces heightened threats from Hamas and Iran, with regional tensions escalating after recent Gaza airstrikes
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Sports diplomacy: North Korean athletes embrace global community at Paris Olympics
Gesture of North Korean athletes signalling a step towards global interaction and potential diplomatic breakthroughs
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Yemen's Houthis claim first attack on shipping lanes in two weeks
Houthi fighters have launched attacks on international ships since last November in solidarity with Palestinians
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Far-right mob sets UK hotel ablaze, PM warns of consequences
'If you target a person because of colour of skin, religion this is far-right,' says Keir Starmer
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Not having 'excellent' military relations would be 'foolish': Imran Khan
Incarcerated ex-PM says he holds no grudges against the US whom he also blamed for his 2022 ouster from office
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Kamala Harris narrows VP choices to three candidates
Harris is expected to announce her choice as early as Monday after meeting with Walz, Kelly and Shapiro
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Tropical Storm Debby takes aim at Florida, hurricane warning issued
Ocean surges forecast for Bonita Beach northward to Tampa Bay could send sea waves further inland than normal
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Iranian attack on Israel expected as US CENTCOM chief visits Middle East
As per media, the US and Israeli officials are expecting a possible Iranian attack on Israel as soon as Monday
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Ukraine finally deploying F-16 fighter jets, says Zelenskiy
The arrival of the F-16 jets is a milestone for Ukraine after many months of waiting
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India landslide death toll reaches 215, search continues for missing
47 missing in north after cloudbursts hit state of Himachal Pradesh
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills five
An airstrike on a tent inside Al-Aqsa Hospital compound killed five and injured 18, according to Gaza health officials
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Congo faces new clashes with ADF, M23 rebels
Since late 2021, Ugandan and Congolese militaries have launched joint operations against ADF rebels in eastern DRC